Sentence examples for a week instead of from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a week instead of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing two timeframes, indicating a preference for one duration over another.
Example: "I decided to take a vacation for a week instead of two weeks to save money."
Alternatives: "one week rather than" or "a week in place of".

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Foreign airlines are to get more slots at Indian airports; British airlines 40 a week instead of 19 now.

He has ordained already that Parliament will sit for five days a week instead of four.

Pupils will study five days a week instead of six, for longer per day.

The two girls take tap and ballet lessons once a week instead of twice.

The well-regarded restaurant Dominique's is now open three nights a week instead of seven.

At many top restaurants, waiters are working just three days a week instead of five.

For the first time, he had two days off a week instead of just one.

Now he works 9 to 6, six days a week, instead of 9 to 9.

It is open five days a week, instead of six, and for 8 hours daily, not its usual 11.

She still had nightmares, but they were less severe and less frequent — three times a week instead of every night.

("Salesman" holds seven performances a week instead of the usual eight for most shows, making its record even more notable).

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